A person was fatally struck by a train in the Menton train station area, more specifically near Chemin de la Madone at around 12:30 on Monday, December 4, interrupting train travel in both directions between Monaco and Ventimiglia as emergency services intervened.

The individual, a 35 year-old male, was announced dead at the scene. Six firetrucks and 15 firefighters were dispatched to the incident.

Train operator SNCF announced service interruptions until at least 16:30, leading to delays and cancellations.